How to pronounce multisecular
Say it like muhl-tee-SEK-yuh-ler. Multisecular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- muhl
- tee
- SEK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multisecular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of multisecular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muhl-tee-SEK-yuh-luh.
What does multisecular mean?
- Of or related to a span of several centuries, centuries-old.
Where does multisecular come from?
From multi- (“many”) + secular (“of or related to centuries”).
Words that rhyme with multisecular
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Questions about saying multisecular
How do you pronounce multisecular?
Say muhl-tee-SEK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈsɛkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈsɛkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multisecular?
Multisecular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · SEK · yuh · ler.
Is multisecular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmʌltiˈsɛkjələ/ (muhl-tee-SEK-yuh-luh).